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Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Chocolate Popcorn is a tasty snack made by freshly popping corn kernels and tossing it in chocolate sauce. Chocolate Popcorn is a must try at home as an alternate to the regular popcorn for the family movie times during weekend. It is a must try for all chocolate and popcorn lovers, kids will love it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To make popcorn

  • ⅓ cup popcorn
  • 1 ½ tablespoon oil

To make chocolate popcorn

  • 3 cups popcorn
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup chocolate
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • To a pan add 1 ½ tablespoon oil, heat it. Add a corn kernel to check. If it pops in few seconds then oil is ready.
  • Now add ⅓ cup corn kernels, give a quick mix.
  • Close immediately with a lid and keep flame in low once it starts to pop. Use a lid with a tiny hole else slightly leave a gap while closing for steam to escape.
  • Switch off once the popping sound stops completely. Open and measure 3 cups popcorn and add to a bowl and set aside.
  • Place a heatproof bowl on a sauce pan with water. Add ⅓ cup chocolate - I used a mix of dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Melt it well, remove from flame and set aside.
  • To a small pan add 2 tablespoon butter, let it melt. Now add ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
  • Mix it well using a spoon or whisk. Cook until it froths like this, do not overcook. Switch off. This should take just a minute or 2 thats all.
  • Add the sauce to popcorn.
  • Add melted chocolate.
  • Mix it well.
  • Transfer to a tray with parchment paper lined. Set aside for 15 minutes or until it does not stick and becomes dry.
  • Gently break.
  • Chocolate Popcorn is ready! It becomes crisp after it dries.
  • Store in airtight container.

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Notes

  • Right temperature – I add few corn kernels first to test if the oil is hot enough. When they pop, I know the temperature is right for all the kernels.
  • Constant shaking – I lift the pan off the flame and shake it every few seconds, then put it back. This helps all the kernels pop evenly and prevent burning.
  • Popping sound – I switch off the flame once the popping sound stops.
  • Chocolate sauce – I cook the chocolate sauce until it become saucy and thick. It should coat the popcorn nicely without being too runny.
  • Chocolate - I used a mix of milk and dark chocolate. You can use milk chocolate alone also.
  • Tossing – I toss the popcorn with the warm chocolate sauce so it coats evenly. Warm sauce works better.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Popcorn Recipe
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 1472 Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 267mg12%
Potassium 881mg25%
Carbohydrates 247g82%
Fiber 37g154%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 9mg50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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